John Reger

John Reger

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Journeyman journalist John Reger is in the Vegas sportsbooks chasing down the latest shift in the world of sports betting and all things odds-related. He previously worked as a sports writer for the Orange County Register in California and is the author of Wit and Wisdom of Golf (2001) and Quotable Wooden (2012), among other books.

Khalil Mack was traded by Oakland to Chicago, and is now the highest paid defensive player. (Image: Chicago Tribune)

Khalil Mack Attack Leaves Oakland, Lands in Chicago

Khalil Mack was traded by the Oakland Raiders to the Chicago Bears on Saturday, and then was quickly signed to the largest contract for a defensive player in the NFL. Mack had been holding out of Raiders training camp and had expressed a desire to become one of the highest […]

The Washington Capitals had a parade in the D.C. area, but some members might skip a White House invitation. (Image: Getty)

Some Washington Capitals Hint at Skipping White House if Invited

If the members of the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals get an invite to the White House, some of the team might skip the event. At least two Capital players have said they won’t be there if the team gets invited. Washington defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in June in […]

Seattle Seahawks rookie Shaquem Griffin has been so impressive in training camp he may start. (Image: USA Today Sports)

NFL Preseason Showcases Winners, Losers of Training Camp

With the conclusion of NFL preseason games Thursday night, the start of NFL Week 1 of the regular season is just seven days away. Several teams will be making some difficult decisions in trimming their rosters. There were several winners and losers during the month of August. Many rookies impressed, […]

Aaron Donald ended his holdout, signing a six year, $135 million contract extension. (Image: Getty)

Aaron Donald Ends Hold Out, Signs Richest Defensive Contract in NFL History

With 11 days before the Rams begin the regular season against Oakland, they have brought the last remaining piece to the team with the signing of Aaron Donald. The defensive tackle agreed to six years and $135 million, including $87 million guaranteed. Donald’s signing bonus is $40 million. The contract, […]

Denny Hamlin is the defending champion at the Bojangles Southern 500. (Image: Getty)

Bojangles Southern 500 Throwback To NASCAR History

Nascar drivers had a break from competition last week, and they are going to need it as they are at Darlington Raceway for the Bojangles Southern 500. The iconic track, which opened in 1950 as NASCAR’s first superspeedway, is one of the tougher ones on the circuit. It is a […]

All five of Wisconsin’s offensive linemen return to give the run game a big boost. (Image: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)

Five Bets: First Full Weekend of College Football Finally Here

It seems like it has been forever since the College Football Championship Game, and we are ready for the 2018 season to finally get underway. Nothing against UMass, but we were ready to see some Power 5 Conference teams play. We have it this weekend, and even though a lot […]

Scott Parel won his first Champions Tour event at the Boeing Classic last Sunday. (Image: Diamond Resorts Invitational)

Could Youngsters Challenge Old Guards on Champions Tour?

Could the Champions Tour icons like Bernhard Langer and Miguel Angel Jimenez be getting some competition from unlikely sources? It appears a new breed of golfer is starting to make some noise, and should be factored into this week’s Shaw Charity Classic. Last week’s winner, Scott Parel isn’t a household […]

Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers has signed a contract extension that makes him the highest paid player in the NFL. (Image: USA Today Sports)

New Contract Makes Aaron Rodgers NFL’s Highest Paid Player

The long rumored contract extension for Aaron Rodgers came to light on Wednesday, as multiple sources announced the Green Bay Packers have signed their star quarterback to a contract extension. The team confirmed the deal had been done, but did not provide details. NFL.com reporter Ian Rapoport reported that Rodgers […]

Conor McGregor, who seems to enjoy shocking people, blasted Floyd Mayweather on Tuesday. (Image: Getty)

Conor McGregor Uses Expletive for Response to Floyd Mayweather’s Offer

Apparently the animosity between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor wasn’t just pre-fight hype. At least from the McGregor side. The Irish MMA fighter blasted his opponent of a year ago on social media after it appeared the undefeated boxer was offering to help McGregor. The incident began on Monday when […]

Tony Finau will be trying for his second consecutive top-five finish in this week’s Dell Technologies Championship. (Image: Ross Kinnard)

Ignoring Favorites at Dell Technologies Championship Might Pay Off

After 80/1 Bryson DeChambeau won the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs at The Northern Trust, should gamblers move on past the favorites and look a little deeper down the board for this week’s Dell Technologies Championship? It might prove to be worth looking at some of the other […]

LaVar Ball, father of Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, has been known to be outspoken. (Image: Getty)

Trio of Unusual Prop Bets Tempt Daring Gamblers

Internet sportsbooks usually offer some unusual prop bets that cover anything from what color shirt a golfer might wear to President Donald Trump’s chances of winning a Nobel Peace Prize. MyBookie has three wagers currently available that are slightly outlandish. OG has taken a look, and offers some advice for bettors […]

Houston Texans’ defensive end J.J. Watt suffered a broken leg last year in the fifth week of the season. (Image: ABC13)

Injured NFLers, Now Healthy, Make Case for Comeback Player of the Year

It was a brutal 2017 in the NFL, especially for star players. Several experienced season-ending injuries and had to go through surgery and rehab in the offseason. But as painful as all that may have been, it sets up some promising situations for glorious comebacks, with bettors likely to benefit. […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he isn’t concerned about the team’s recent losing streak. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Boston Red Sox Take Over Top Spot as World Series Favorites

The Boston Red Sox have been the dominant team in baseball the last two months and are finally being rewarded for their play. Oddsmakers have dropped their World Series odds from a high of 11/1 to 3/1, the lowest of any team in the league — and putting them ahead […]

John Tavares is expected to give his new team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, a chance to win the Stanley Cup. (Image: Toronto Sun)

Addition of Free Agent John Tavares Gives Toronto Best Stanley Cup Odds

Despite losing in the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs have leapfrogged the Tampa Bay Lightning as favorites to win the 2019 championship, according to Bovada. The Maple Leafs began as a 10/1 pick, but now are the top selection at 7/1. The Lightning, […]

For the second consecutive year Le’Veon Bell is a no show at Pittsburgh’s training camp. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Le’Veon Bell Might Not Ring True for Pittsburgh Steelers (Video)

Running back Le’Veon Bell might be a Pittsburgh Steeler right now, but oddsmakers believe he might land somewhere else before the start of the regular season in two weeks. The disgruntled NFL player has not shown up to training camp for the second consecutive year. The organization classified Bell with […]

If the UMass football team is going to have any success this year, the defense will have to be better. (Image: Matthew R. Osborne/Tennessee Athletics

Five Saturday Games Kick Off College Football Season

The five games that will signal the start of the college football season might not be a meal for fans, but after eight months of inaction they will gladly welcome this appetizer. Gamblers will have to wait until Thursday for a Big 10 Conference game, or No. 21 Central Florida, […]